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Restaurant news: Soul food in Shaw, pokē bowls in Gaithersburg, local pizza at Reagan National 11/02/2022 09:03am • Doro Soul Food, a take-out and delivery restaurant focused on soul food, will open Nov. 17 in D.C.'s Shaw neighborhood at 1819 7th St. NW. Doro Soul Food comes from chef Elias Taddessee, the Ethiopian-born owner of burger and milkshake bar Mélange in D.C.'s Mt. Vernon neighborhood. The menu National Zoo to host its annual ZooLights 11/02/2022 08:09am • The Smithsonian's National Zoo will have its holiday tradition in hosting this year's ZooLights from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Nov. 25 to Dec. 30. What's different about this year's free event is that you will need a special entry pass, separate from a daily zoo pass, the National Zoo said. Mo 5 Signs It's Time for Memory Care 11/01/2022 08:00pm • Say your aging mom, who's living with dementia, has always been conscientious about opening her mail and paying her bills. You and other family members check on her regularly to see if she's OK. Yet, over time, you notice she's letting her mail accumulate unopened and forgetting to make her payments How Meditation and Mindfulness Can Help Manage Diabetes 11/01/2022 08:00pm • As a diabetes educator and a person managing my own diabetes for many decades, I know intimately that diabetes is not just challenging once in a while -- it's challenging every day. But I have some good news. Diabetes educators use a framework of "7 self-care behaviors" to guide people in managing d The 15 Best Montana Vacations to Take in 2023 11/01/2022 08:00pm • Montana's spectacular scenery makes it the perfect destination for year-round outdoor adventures. The state is famous for its mountainous terrain yet only one-half to one-third of the state has mountains. The rest is made up of prairies, badlands and rivers. Each season's landscape offers an entirel How to Save $500 in 30 Days 11/01/2022 08:00pm • The holidays will be here before you know it, and if inflation is squeezing your budget, you may be short on cash. Fortunately, there are relatively painless ways to cut costs. "Families and individuals get used to assuming certain conveniences in their life, which have a way of adding up fast," say The Tax Planning Process Every Advisor Can Implement 11/01/2022 08:00pm • The best way to help clients pay the highest amount of income tax possible is to do nothing. Letting taxes "just happen" virtually guarantees that opportunities are getting missed. Even for taxpayers who work with a tax professional, the default approach to tax preparation does little to ensure tax Whether it was mailed or emailed, it's time to get your Md. ballot in 11/01/2022 01:45pm • Most Maryland residents will get their mail-in ballot for the 2022 election in their mailboxes, but many will see it come into their email inbox or spam folders. Either way, you need to make sure to get it in on time. As of Monday, nearly 626,000 Marylanders had requested mail-in ballots. Of thos Commanders Corner: Late comeback delivers a third straight victory 11/01/2022 01:33am • I wonder whether Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder tried to make his way over to Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay's suite after the 17-16 victory at Lucas Oil Stadium? Washington's third straight win propels the Burgundy & Gold to .500 and the fringe of the playoff race. The season tha Fairfax Co. races to process thousands of previously missing voter registrations 10/31/2022 08:44pm • In an issue that's happening statewide, including in Fairfax County, election officials in Virginia received thousands of previously missing voter registrations originating from the Department of Motor Vehicles. It's the second time something like this has happened in the commonwealth this month. The Best Places to Retire in 2022-2023 10/31/2022 08:00pm • Find your ideal retirement spot.You might be able to save money and improve your quality of life by relocating to a retirement spot that better suits your interests and budget. A new U.S. News analysis compares the 150 largest metropolitan areas in the country as potential places to retire. The stud What Is Menstrual Leave? 10/31/2022 08:00pm • Employers are looking to implement additional perks for their employees given the changes to the workplace after the COVID-19 pandemic and the Great Resignation. Some companies are taking a page from other countries and implementing a menstrual leave policy. Although many have strong opinions about 'I Am An RJ Voter' campaign educates DC students on importance of voting 10/31/2022 07:20am • This is part of WTOP’s continuing coverage of people making a difference from our community authored by Stephanie Gaines-Bryant. Read more of that coverage. Youth voter turnout, which has traditionally been low, was higher than usual during the last election cycle despite a global pandemic College Football Corner: Virginia & Virginia Tech eliminate hopes of 'Coastal Chaos' 10/31/2022 04:43am • A part of me died on Saturday, Oct. 29. In the autumn air of Charlottesville, Virginia's 14-12 loss to Miami meant we officially say goodbye to "Coastal Chaos." Their defeat plus Virginia Tech's to NC State means one of the two commonwealth schools will finish with five league losses. Thus, w Should I Add Solar Power to My Home? 10/30/2022 08:00pm • The sun is one of the most ubiquitous things in most people's lives. It's there, whether they think about it or not, shining and radiating effortlessly. It's no wonder that increasingly, homeowners are trying to harness the power of the sun to generate electricity for their homes. The appeal is unde